Overview
This immersive retreat invites you to explore porcelain as both a traditional ceramic medium and a contemporary tool for artistic expression.
Celebrated for its strength, translucency, and timeless elegance, porcelain has long been used for refined objects and decorative forms. At Creative Italy, porcelain becomes the starting point for innovation.
Guided by master Italian artisans, you will discover how this delicate material can transform into sculptural forms, design objects, and unique jewellery pieces. A special focus of the retreat is jewellery creation — exploring how softness meets structure, and how tradition can evolve through experimentation.
Over five days, you’ll work hands-on in the studio, learning professional porcelain techniques while developing your own creative direction.
Immersive learning experience
Creative Italy retreats are designed as immersive creative journeys.
Each day you’ll spend around three hours in the studio alongside master artisans, learning porcelain techniques while refining your own artistic expression. Beyond the workshop, you’ll have time to explore the surrounding territory, connect naturally with local life, and experience the rhythm of Umbria in a way that short visits rarely allow.
This experience offers space to slow down, reconnect with your hands, and rediscover the pleasure of making something deeply personal — often leaving participants wishing they had stayed longer.
A personalised experience
This retreat is fully personalised according to your level, interests, and artistic goals.
Whether you are approaching porcelain for the first time or already have experience in ceramics or design, the programme adapts to you. You may explore jewellery, sculptural pieces, or develop a specific project you already have in mind.
Individual guidance supports both technical learning and personal artistic growth, helping you build confidence while shaping your own aesthetic language. The aim is to create something truly unique — work that reflects your personal style while expanding your creative possibilities.
Destination: Todi
Set in Todi, in Umbria, Italy, this retreat unfolds in a timeless hill town overlooking rolling countryside.
Todi feels wonderfully untouched by mass tourism. Its elegant medieval centre opens onto Piazza del Popolo, framed by historic palaces and cafés where life moves at an unhurried pace. The surrounding Umbrian landscape offers calm, beauty, and inspiration — an ideal setting for focused creative work.
Included in the Retreat
- 6 nights accommodation with breakfast
- 5 days of guided workshops (approximately 3 hours per day)
- Fully personalised programme
- All materials
- Individual guidance from master artisans
Practical Information
- Location: Todi, Umbria, Italy
- Dates: On request
- Participants: Minimum 1 – Maximum 4
- Language: English / Italian
- Price: On request
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